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Over 75% of dentists don’t want to be working for the NHS in 5 years, survey shows
The NHS is facing a worrying future, as a new survey has revealed that 77% of dentists don’t want to be working for the service in 5 years’ time. The most recent Dentistry Confidence Calculator from Practice Plan found that over three-quarters of NHS dentists don’t envisage themselves in the same role in 2024. The […]
Ammanford dental nurse organises Children in Need fundraiser to support a cause close to her heart
A dental nurse from Ammanford, South Wales, organised a Children in Need fundraiser last week to support a close very close to her heart. Kayleigh Jones, from Brynteg Dental Practice, planned a cake sale to raise money for the charity to support her niece, Hannah, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer for the second […]
Labour reveals plans to banish band-one NHS dental charges
Labour has vowed to provide free dental check-ups for all if voters back the party in the upcoming December election. Jeremy Corbyn, the party leader, has revealed plans to scrap band 1 dental charges, which are currently set at £22.70 in England. Band 1 treatments and procedures include routine check-ups, X-rays and a scale and […]
Americans flock to the Mexican ‘Molar City’ to snap up cut-price dental treatment
Dental tourism in Mexico is booming, as more and more Americans head south to take advantage of cut-price treatment. Los Algodones, the epicentre of the industry, is now affectionately known as Molar City, with streets lined with modern clinics aiming to attract US tourists looking to save. Throughout California, signs promoting affordable dental care direct […]
Bupa Dental adds 10 new practices to its portfolio
One of the country’s fastest-growing dental chains has expanded its portfolio. Bupa Dental has acquired ten new practices, taking the total number of Bupa clinics in the UK and Ireland to 470. Bupa Dental has now added 23 practices to its collection in 2019. The ten new acquisitions are located all over the country and […]
Bristol dentist undertakes facial aesthetic training following botched filler treatment
A dentist from Bristol decided to undertake training in facial aesthetics after being left with painful, lumpy, blue lips following botched filler treatment. Sarah Najjar, spent £300 on fillers after celebrating her 30th birthday. She wanted to enhance her lips, but instead, ended up with painful, hard, blue lumps in her lips. After paying for […]
New Oral B survey suggests most Brits put off seeking help for health and dental issues
A new survey conducted by Oral B has revealed that the majority of Brits put off seeking help for health and dental issues. The poll, which was carried to mark the release of Oral B’s new toothpaste, Gumline Purify, found that it takes the average adult up to nine days to make an appointment for […]
Community health team takes to the streets to raise awareness of mouth cancer in St Helens
A community-based health team has been out and about on the streets of St Helens this month to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Throughout November, which is Mouth Cancer Action Month, the St Helens Wellbeing Service has organised and taken part in activities and events to support the annual campaign. The team has already attended […]
Aldridge dental practice expansion plans get the green light
A dental practice in Aldridge is set to expand after receiving the green light from planning officers at Walsall Council. The owners of The Priory Dental Practice, which is located on Portland Road, will now be able to add two new treatment rooms. This is the second time the practice has submitted a planning application. […]
Brighouse dental foundation raises funds for community minibus
A dental foundation based in Brighouse has joined forces with another local charity to raise funds for a brand new community minibus. The Town Hall Foundation, which is the charitable wing of Town Hall Dental, partnered with Focus4Hope to invest in a vehicle, which will help both charities to carry out their work more effectively […]
